Tārūt Population 2026
Tārūt has a population of 85,371, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, located in Eastern Province. Roughly 0.2% of Saudi Arabia's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Jeddah, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,371
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#33
Coordinates
26.57°N, 50.04°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Riyadh
Distance to capital (Riyadh)
393 km
244 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Province
| City | Population | Rank in Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Dammam | 1,252,523 | #5 |
| Al Hufūf | 293,179 | #14 |
| Al Mubarraz | 290,802 | #15 |
| Hafar Al-Batin | 271,642 | #16 |
| Al Jubayl | 237,274 | #17 |
| Khobar | 165,799 | #22 |
| Dhahran | 99,540 | #29 |
| Al Qaţīf | 98,259 | #30 |
Cities near Tārūt
FAQ
What is the population of Tārūt?
Tārūt has a population of 85,371 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Saudi Arabia.
What region is Tārūt in?
Tārūt is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
Is Tārūt the capital of Saudi Arabia?
No, the capital of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh, about 393 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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